India and New Zealand face off in the 2nd T20 International of their five-match series tonight at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India holds a 1-0 lead after a commanding 48-run win in the series opener.
Match Details
Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I
Date: Friday, 23 January 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Live Score: Cricinnings.in
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Preview
India looked powerful in the first T20I, posting a huge 238/7 and bowling out New Zealand for 190. Abhishek Sharma starred with an explosive 84 off 35, while Rinku Singh’s cameo added critical late-innings firepower.
India’s batters showcased aggression early, and though Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan departed cheaply, the team still dominated. New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips fought back with a 78-run effort, but India’s bowling attack kept them in check.
With the series now at 1-0, India will target another win to strengthen their position ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20i Pitch Report
Raipur Pitch Report: The Raipur surface offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can score freely early, though larger boundaries and some assistance for spinners and pacers later in the innings could make chasing tricky. Dew is expected in the second innings.
Weather is forecast to be clear and cool, with no rain interruptions expected, making for ideal T20 conditions.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20i Match Prediction
Given India’s dominant opening performance and batting depth, they are slight favorites to extend their series lead. However, New Zealand’s experienced middle order (especially Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman) can change the game quickly if early wickets fall.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Who Will Win
India Will Win the 2nd T20I
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI:Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun CV
New Zealand Probable XI:Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kristian Clarke/Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers
Sanju Samson – Aggressive batter, plays spin well
Devon Conway – Reliable top-order option
Batters
Suryakumar Yadav – Consistent run-machine in T20Is
Abhishek Sharma – Explosive opener, powerplay specialist
Rinku Singh – Finisher with high strike rate
Glenn Phillips – New Zealand’s biggest match-winner
All-Rounders
Hardik Pandya – Dual impact with bat and ball
Axar Patel – Handy runs + economical overs
Mitchell Santner – Spin option and lower-order hitter
Bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah – Death-over specialist
Arshdeep Singh – Swing + yorkers = fantasy points
Ravi Bishnoi – Middle-over wicket taker
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Picks (Small Leagues)
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma
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